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Gukesh Dommaraju and Divya Deshmukh, Indian chess prodigies, faced off at the FIDE Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan. Their first classical format encounter ended in a draw after a 103-move battle. Grandmaster Pravin Thipsay analysed the game, highlighting Divya's unusual opening and Gukesh's missed opportunities. With the draw, Gukesh, undergoing a slump, fell out of the top 10 in live ratings.

At the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Indian chess presents a contrasting picture. Nihal Sarin shines, securing his third consecutive win and joining the lead. Meanwhile, World Champion D Gukesh struggles, losing his third straight game and risking a drop from the top 10. Despite Nihal's success, he humbly credits Viswanathan Anand and Gukesh for India's chess boom.

D Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, revealed that Viswanathan Anand's advice helped him recover after a poor start in Singapore. The 19-year-old admitted overconfidence led to a loss in the opening game, serving as a wake-up call. He revealed the 'pep talk' that gave him perspective and ultimately led to victory.